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U.K.s Reeves says she hopes to avoid raising tax before next budget

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves also signalled a further uplift in defence spending in the government's Defence Investment Plan, due to be published before NATO's summit in July

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 5:03 pm

Fiscal discipline key to sustaining rupiah, JCI rally: INDEF

Indonesia must maintain strict fiscal discipline and regulatory certainty to lock in a recent rally in its currency and ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 4:25 pm

Jakarta seeks Singapore investment for MRT expansion phases

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo met Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Singapore on Monday (June 15), ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 3:50 pm

President Donald in mid-July: U.S. Embassy

The announcement comes during a visit by the U.S. special presidential envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 3:13 pm

Peter Pellegrini to be Slovakias President as ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok concedes defeat

Mr. Pellegrini, 48, who favors a strong role for the State, heads the left-wing Hlas (Voice) party that finished third in the vote and joined a governing coalition with Mr. Fico and the ultranationalist Slovak National Party

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 3:08 pm

India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

BBC 16 Jun 2026 2:53 pm

U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon

Iranian state television quoted the top official making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in an on-screen graphic

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 2:05 pm

Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cuts

The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 2:04 pm

Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill

Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 2:03 pm

Indonesia's state banks urged to prioritize productive sectors

Indonesia's State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Agency (BP BUMN) has designated manufacturing, natural resource ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 1:57 pm

C Sulawesi launches emergency response after M6.7 quake hits Palu

Central Sulawesi Governor Anwar Hafid has ordered emergency response measures after a magnitude-6.7 tectonic earthquake ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 1:49 pm

Maluku explores education, tourism cooperation with France

Maluku Governor Hendrik Lewerissa and French Ambassador to Indonesia Fabien Penone discussed strengthening cooperation ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 1:25 pm

HIPMI backs deeper Indonesia-Germany trade and investment ties

The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) underscored Germanys role as one of Indonesias ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 1:15 pm

India seeks rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit, source says

India is keen to study the mineral composition of the deposit before considering deeper engagement, said the source, who has knowledge of the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity as the discussions are confidential

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 1:12 pm

'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

BBC 16 Jun 2026 12:35 pm

Indonesia allocates Rp9.7 trillion for village electrification in 2027

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will allocate Rp9.7 trillion (approximately US$548 million) in ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 12:29 pm

BGN to fully audit free meal kitchens during school holidays

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will conduct a full audit on kitchens supplying meals forFree Nutritious Meal ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 12:16 pm

European Union nears finish line on U.S. tariff deal

The biggest political forces in the Parliament including the largest, the conservative European People's Party, have all made it clear they will endorse the agreement

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 12:13 pm

What is the B-52 bomber that crashed at a U.S. air base in California?

The B-52 bomber, capable of carrying a wide range of weapons including bombs and cruise missiles, has a wingspan of about 185 feet and a length of 159 feet

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 12:13 pm

Tesla presented misleading Full Self-Driving safety data to European regulators

Regulators in other European countries have been inundated by drivers citing Teslas safety statistics and urging swift approval of FSD, emails showed

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 12:08 pm

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake rattles Central Sulawesi's Palu

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Palu City in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday at 11:27 a.m. local time, the Indonesian ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 11:16 am

Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'

Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 11:10 am

EU tech chief says Europe 'not a security risk' after U.S. AI order

Anthropic said Friday that the US Department of Commerce had ordered it to suspend its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models for ational security reasons

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 11:08 am

Prabowo underscores importance of Indonesia-Germany cooperation

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Germany ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 10:54 am

Indonesia studies prescribed burning to curb wildfires

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is studying the use of prescribed burning in certain ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 9:28 am

Prabowo reaffirms Indonesia's support for Palestine in call with Abbas

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's support for the Palestinian people during a phone conversation ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 9:05 am

Last Chance to Be a Part of K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026, Application Closes on June 17

-While most acceleration programs offer exposure,KSGC 2026delivers something harder to find: actual ...

Antara News 16 Jun 2026 4:21 am

Qatar backs Indonesias growth agenda with $4 billion commitment

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a courtesy call from Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 9:40 pm

Mental resilience key for Indonesian youth in facing AI era: Minister

Minister of Population and Family Development (BKKBN) Wihaji stated that mental resilience is the key for Indonesian ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 9:31 pm

ANTARA, Xinhua explore expanding commercial cooperation

The state-owned company, ANTARA News Agency, is exploring expanding its media cooperation with the Chinese news agency, ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 8:47 pm

Unand researcher develops breakthrough low-energy wastewater treatment

Zulkarnaini, a researcher and lecturer in the Environmental Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Andalas ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 8:16 pm

Indias Opposition: Stranded Between Alliance and Disarray

The general discontent in society is palpable; the opposition can see it. But the INDIA bloc has not yet been able to convert the discontent in society into votes.

The Diplomat 15 Jun 2026 7:36 pm

Indonesia kicks off 2026 economic census

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has designated Southeast Sulawesi Province as the launch site for the simultaneous ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 7:25 pm

G7 Summit 2026 begins in vian: Key leaders, dates, and venue details

World leaders have convened at vian-les-Bains, France, for the 52nd G7 Summit, amid heightened geopolitical tensions following a historic peace deal between the United States and Iran.

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 7:15 pm

Minister proposes raising subsidized diesel quota for 2027

Indonesias energy minister proposed on Monday increasing the country's subsidized diesel quota to between ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 6:47 pm

Indonesia's future depends on strong maritime defense: Minister

Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Rachmat Pambudy said that strengthening maritime defense strength ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 6:42 pm

Indonesia welcomes US-Iran peace agreement, urges de-escalation

Indonesia welcomed the reported peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, while expressing urgent ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 6:22 pm

Foreign investors rush Into Indonesian stocks after market sell-off

Head of the Danantara Investment Management Agency, Rosan Roeslani, stated that a 40 percent correction in the ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 6:11 pm

US investors lead rush for Danantara's debut $1.5 billion global bonds

BPI Danantara, Indonesias newly formed sovereign wealth fund, has reported strong international investor ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 5:28 pm

Indonesia to host second Indonesia-Germany JEIC meeting this year

Indonesia is set to host the second Indonesia-Germany Joint Economic and Investment Committee (JEIC) meeting later this ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 5:18 pm

Britain wins appeal that Palestine Action ban was unlawful

Palestine Action, which had increasingly targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain with a particular focus on Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems, was proscribed under terrorism laws last year

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 5:03 pm

Pakistan will host signing ceremony of peace deal between U.S. and Iran in Switzerland: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the deal between the U.S. and Iran as a historic milestone of peace, hailing the new dawn that emerged as after three months and 16 days of tireless efforts

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 5:02 pm

Norway oil industry maintenance workers launch strike

The Norwegian Union of Energy Workers (SAFE) said 154 oil service workers would go on strike as of 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Monday (June 15, 2026), and another 224 would join on Thursday (June 18, 2026).

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 5:00 pm

Indonesia regain access to EU aquaculture market

Indonesia has regained access to the European aquaculture market after being included in the latest list of countries ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 4:28 pm

Indonesia targets high-quality investment to fuel economic growth

The Indonesian government is striving to attract high-quality investment inflows that yield a tangible impact on the ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 4:13 pm

Germany sees Indonesia as a key pillar of stability in ASEAN

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described Indonesia as an important pillar of stability within the ASEAN ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 4:05 pm

Indonesia to maintain fiscal stability while funding key 2027 programs

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has pledged to maintain Indonesias fiscal stability heading into 2027, ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 3:35 pm

Indonesia, Germany push for stronger economic partnership, investment

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a bilateral meeting at ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 3:18 pm

Indonesia, German seek deeper ties amid global uncertainty

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for his visit ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 3:09 pm

Indonesia, Germany agree on high-tech, nursing job partnership

President Prabowo Subianto agreed to strengthen labor partnerships in the high-technology sector and nursing field when ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 2:48 pm

Prabowo urges Germany to support IEU-CEPA finalization

President Prabowo Subianto has requested Germanys active support to expedite the finalization of the ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 2:34 pm

Asia's young leaders Flow as One in Cebu for the Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative 2026

Young changemakers gather in Cebu to spark shared solutions Cebu,Philippines,June 10, ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 2:29 pm

Indonesia, Germany reaffirm support for UN Charter

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier reaffirmed Germanys commitment to working with Indonesia to uphold the ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 2:22 pm

Prabowo invites Germany to play more active role for global stability

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has invited the German government to play a more active role in international ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 2:01 pm

Visa Partners with OpenAI to Power the Next Generation of AI Commerce

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enable secure Visa payments within agentic ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 1:43 pm

Indonesia targets 313 public service malls nationwide by mid-year

The Indonesian government announced plans to operate 313 public service malls (MPPs) nationwide by mid-2026 to improve ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 1:37 pm

Jakarta promotes green investment at World Cities Summit

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung attended the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026 in Singapore from June 14 to 16, promoting ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 1:22 pm

Defence Minister says Israel wont withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza

Katz said Israel plans to stay indefinitely in lands it holds in Lebanon, as well as Syria and the Gaza Strip; Iran has tied the interim deal over the war to halting Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 1:14 pm

British PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

Keir Starmer said that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 1:07 pm

CMES Indonesia International Machine Tool Exhibition 2026 Debuts Sept. 3-5 in Jakarta

Following the outstanding success of its Vietnam debut in 2025, CMES expands to Indonesia with the inauguralCMES ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 1:07 pm

Russia says carried out massive strike on military sites in Kyiv

Ukrainian air force said that Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones, mainly targeting the capital, adding that Ukrainian air defence units had downed 50 missiles and 582 drones

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 1:04 pm

Indonesia pushes for adaptive workforce to meet industry needs

Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor highlighted the need for a competent, adaptive, and job-ready workforce to ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 12:59 pm

Chinese Ancestor Emperor Yan's Hometown Suizhou Holds Worship Ceremony

On the morning of June 11 (the 26th day of the fourth lunar month, the birthday of Emperor Yan),agrand ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 12:38 pm

Sekolah Rakyat construction reaches 78 pct nationwide: Minister

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said that the average construction progress of Sekolah Rakyat projects across ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 12:32 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo, Germany's Steinmeier meet in Jakarta

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a one-on-one meeting at the ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 11:58 am

Prabowo, Steinmeier seek stronger Indonesia-Germany ties

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Merdeka ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 11:32 am

President Prabowo receives German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Merdeka Palace

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (right) inspect the honor ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 11:06 am

BRIN develops bio-photovoltaic solar cell technology

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing renewable energy technology through innovative ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 11:03 am

Danantara vows investment data transparency on Prabowo's directive

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara has pledged to uphold transparency in data on investment records as ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 10:37 am

BRIN strengthens Magelang coffee ecosystem through research

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is implementing research-based initiatives to strengthen ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 10:32 am

Indonesia welcomes German President Steinmeier on Jakarta visit

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on Monday at 9 ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 9:47 am

Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel

National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.

BBC 15 Jun 2026 8:31 am

Jakarta police deploy 585 personnel for German President's visit

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have deployed 585 personnel to secure the state visit of German President Frank-Walter ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 8:09 am

Prabowo seeks wider public awareness of investment outlook

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani to apprise the ...

Antara News 15 Jun 2026 7:48 am

Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

BBC 15 Jun 2026 7:34 am

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Some 20,000 people gathered for a march that was initially peaceful but protesters later targeted what they depicted as symbols of capitalism and multilateralism, including the parked Tesla and the UN office

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 11:07 pm

Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan

Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.

BBC 14 Jun 2026 11:06 pm

Indonesia seeks more UAE investment for food security

Indonesia is seeking increased investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen national supply chains and ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 10:55 pm

Jakarta's one-hour energy saving drive lowers 60 tons of carbon output

The one-hour energy saving and carbon emission reduction initiative in Jakarta on the commemoration of World ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 8:37 pm

Pertamina tightens aviation fuel quality control in Bali

State-owned energy company PT Pertamina is enforcing strict quality control measures in the distribution of aviation ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 8:03 pm

Indonesia leverages BRICS to accelerate agricultural modernization

Indonesia is leveraging its participation in the BRICS bloc to accelerate the modernization of its domestic farming ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 7:42 pm

Minister launches national bamboo movement to restore critical land

Environment Minister Moh. Jumhur Hidayat launched a national bamboo planting movement on Sunday, to accelerate the ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 6:26 pm

Iran says draft U.S. deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release

Iran and the U.S. draft a deal easing sanctions and addressing nuclear issues within 60 days.

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 6:03 pm

Indonesia targets Eurasian market expansion via Tajikistan cooperation

Indonesia is actively targeting broader industrial market access across the Eurasian region by intensifying bilateral ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 5:59 pm

Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in lead-up to anticipated U.S.-Iran deal

Iran has long made the cessation of fighting in Lebanon a condition for any wider agreement with the United States

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 5:14 pm

Indonesia accelerates roadmap toward milk self-sufficiency

Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called for the accelerated implementation of ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 4:19 pm

RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat urges dialogue with Pakistan

Thiruvananthapuram: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended senior RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabales remarks advocating for a dialogue window with Pakistan, saying he was talking about the people of the neighbouring country. Responding to a question about the RSS view on remarks made by Hosabale in an interview to PTI Videos in May, Bhagwat said the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Jun 2026 3:22 pm

Indonesia's rice stock hits historic high of 5.3 mln tons: Minister

Indonesia is currently holding the largest national rice reserve in its history, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 2:37 pm

Indonesia to restore 700,000 hectares of damaged mangroves

Environment Minister Moh. Jumhur Hidayat revealed that approximately 700,000 hectares of mangroves areas across ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 1:55 pm

Ministry supports students' role in dealing with waste management

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology supports students in taking a role in presenting solutions to ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 1:46 pm